Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 852: Indigent defendant; abolition of fees, legal representation, jury trial costs, report.

Passed one chamber Last action March 3, 2026: Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)

Plain-language summary

HB 852 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Indigent defendant; abolition of fees, legal representation, jury trial costs, report. Primary sponsor: Rae Cousins (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rae Cousins (Democratic). 9 co-sponsors.